Associations to the word «Scarab»

Pictures for the word «Scarab»

Wiktionary

SCARAB, noun. The species Scarabaeus sacer of beetle, sacred to the ancient Egyptians.
SCARAB, noun. Any species of beetle belonging to the family Scarabaeidae.
SCARAB, noun. A symbol, seal, amulet, or gem fashioned to resemble the sacred beetle.
SCARAB BEETLE, noun. Any of very many beetles, of the family Scarabaeidae, especially Scarabaeus sacer regarded as sacred by the ancient Egyptians

Dictionary definition

SCARAB, noun. Scarabaeid beetle considered divine by ancient Egyptians.

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